CHESTNUT RESIDENCE MOVE-IN GUIDEY O U R M A N U A L F O R M O V E - I N D A YA T C H E S T N U T R E S I D E N C E

2018-19

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction: Moving-In ...................................................................... 2

Move-In Days at a Glance ............................................................................................................................ 2

Move-In Day: Step-By-Step ............................................................... 4

Quick Tips ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

Checklist ................................................................................................ 6

What to Bring ................................................................................................................................................. 6

What NOT to Bring ........................................................................................................................................ 7

Preparing Your Computer ........................................................................................................................... 8

General Move-In Info ........................................................................... 9

Parking ............................................................................................................................................................ 9

Parent Information Sessions ....................................................................................................................10

Orientation Week ........................................................................................................................................10

Exploring Downtown Toronto ......................................................... 11

Directions to Chestnut Residence ...........................................................................................................11

Exploring U of T’s Main Campus ..............................................................................................................12

Neighbourhood Shopping Map ...............................................................................................................13

For More Information ........................................................................ 14

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Introduction: Moving-In Welcome to Chestnut Residence at the University of Toronto! This will be your home-away-from-

home for the next 8 months and this guide has all the necessary information that will help you navigate your move-in and first day at Chestnut. Move-in at Chestnut is split into two days; Day 1,

Sunday, September 2nd is when Double room residents move in; 700-800 students will be arriving

on this day! Day 2 is Monday, September 3rd, with our Single room residents arriving.

*Please stick to this schedule to ensure a smooth move-in process, however we understand those travelling great distances

(international students for example) may not be able to keep to this.

Note: Early move-in is not permitted unless an Early Arrival Application has been filled out and paid.

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Move-in Day: Step-by-Step

1. Arrive at Chestnut Residence at your designated move-in time.

2. If you are driving, a member of our move-in team will be waiting on Chestnut Street to

guide you and give you a parking pass. Parking will be free until 4:30pm on September 2nd

and 4th. Pull in to the designated area, unload the car, and proceed to move to the

underground parking.

3. Inside the Chestnut Residence lobby, there will be two lines - one for students to register,

the other for belongings.

a. Line 1: Students with ID should proceed to the front desk, and get their room key.

b. Line 2: Families and helpers should proceed to this line with the student's

belongings, awaiting a trip up the elevator.

4. Proceed to the Res Life Hub (in the Dining Hall) where you will be asked to drop off $20

(cash) for your Floor Fees. These funds go towards activities the Floor Council and Don

will organize throughout the year. In this space, you will also have the chance to sign up

for Chestnut Residence -specific orientation activities and find other useful resources. You

can talk to our Chestnut Residence Council about Chestnut Residence orientation and

several vendors about residence supplies and storage.

5. Go the The Hearth (in the Dining Hall) where you will have your photo taken for your

student ID card (TCard). *Please note this is only available from 3:00 -6:00 pm (photos can

be taken at the TCard office otherwise – tcard.utoronto.ca).

6. If you would like the option of a wired internet connection, proceed to the IT Desk (next

to the Front Desk reception), to register for modem & cables for in-room internet.

7. (Optional) Go to the Urban Lounge for refreshments and to relax.

8. Re-join family/helpers and luggage and move up to your new floor and room. Make sure

to do the following:

a. Meet your Residence Don (your senior student guide for the year)

b. Meet your new roommate!

c. Read your Chestnut Residence Student Handbook & Community Standards

d. Set up your voice mail on your in-room phone

e. Say goodbye to family and hello to new friends!

9. Don't Forget! There is a mandatory floor meeting and dinner, that will take place on your

floor (by the elevator) at 5pm. Ask your Don about this if you have any questions.

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Quick Tips

Our Move-In crew consists of building staff, Dons, Residence Council members, and

other student volunteers. If you have any questions or need assistance, just ask! The move-in crew will be wearing shirts that identify them.

The Move-In Crew will be on hand to assist in the unloading process but cannot move

your belongings in for you.

There are few moving carts available at Chestnut – please bring your own cart to make

moving your belongings easier.

Please do not bring family pets as animals are not permitted in residence (except for

service animals – advanced arrangements with the Residence Life Office is required).

Chestnut, U of T and our students are committed to recycling so please ensure to take all

packing materials (boxes, packaging, wrapping etc.) back home to re-use next April when

you move out again.

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Checklist What to Bring If you do not have some of the below items, you can buy them at surrounding stores in the area.

Don’t forget: Bedding (Chestnut Residence provides Double sized beds)

Winter clothing

Favourite books, movies, pictures

Hangers

Alarm clock

Decorations – posters, plants, photos, etc.

Storage boxes for your room (there is no extra storage in the residence)

Laundry bag and HE (High Efficiency) detergent

You might also want to bring…

A small fridge

Sticky-tack adhesive for decorations (no nails or tacks!)

Semi-formal wear

White board and dry erase markers

Ice skates

Ear plugs TV (Residence rooms are not equipped with cable, however, you can purchase your own

service plan)

We provide:

1 Double Bed for each student

1 Pillow for each student

Telephone (local calls provided – a phone card will be needed for long distance calls) 1 Desk per student

1 Chair per student

1 Table Lamp per student 1 Dresser per room

Waste and Recycling bins

Smoke detector & battery Shower curtain

Curtains

1 Closet per room

1 armoire in double rooms

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You can pre-order bedding, bath linens, and closet storage from:

Residence Linens (http://www.residencelinens.com/)

Bed, Bath & Beyond (http://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/)

What NOT to Bring

Items that promote unsafe alcohol consumption (e.g. drinking games or drinking game

tables, funnels, kegs or any other drinking paraphernalia).

Any illegal substances, non-prescribed drugs/narcotics, or drug paraphernalia (including

hookahs, bongs, pipes, e-cigarettes and vaporizers etc.)

Candles, incense, potpourri etc.

Large stereos, sub-woofers or DJ equipment.

Valuables – Chestnut does not have storage safes so valuables

are kept at one’s own risk.

Extra Furniture – Students are also not permitted to add or remove any furniture from

rooms.

Any item with an open element (e.g. hot plates, toasters, toaster ovens) as well as

microwave ovens and electric kettles and coffee makers (there is a communal fridge and

microwave on each floor).

Weapons are restricted. Items worn for religious purposes or used for extracurricular

activities such as martial arts require advanced permission from the Residence Office.

Pets (dogs, cats, fish, lizards, hamsters etc.)

Please leave these

items at home –

you will NOT need

them in residence!

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Preparing Your Computer

What to do before you come to campus (recommended):

For Computers Apply all updates for your operating system and all other installed programs (Windows,

Mac, Linux, or other)

Make sure your antivirus is current. U of T students can download a free version of antivirus via the following link: http://antivirus.utoronto.ca

Mobile Devices Make sure the operating system and other installed apps for all your other mobile devices

(smart phones, tablets, or other) are current. Refer to your device user guide for

instructions on how to update and keep your mobile device current.

Additional Information

There is Wi-Fi inside the rooms and common areas throughout the building

If you also want a hard wire connection, you can pick up a DSL modem and Ethernet cable

at Front Desk to connect to the internet.

Some rooms are equipped with a “ready to go connection box” (white box behind dresser)

where you only need an Ethernet cord

Some new laptops are no longer manufactured with

Ethernet connections. To connect to internet in one’s room, you will need to buy an adaptor and install drivers on

your computer. ResNet is happy to advise students where

they can purchase needed adaptors.

*Please be vigilant of content being downloaded/ viewed.

Torrents, pirated material, and/or illegally sourced

content downloaded over the University of Toronto network can lead to internet connection

suspensions initiated by the copyright holder. Please refer to the Network Usage Agreement: https://www.chestnut.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2018-Network-Usage-Agreement-V.02-18.pdf

If you have any questions, or difficulty connecting to ResNet when you arrive, please contact the

IT Service Helpline at: 416.585.3182.

For the ResNet web page and other online resources please visit:

http://www.chestnut.utoronto.ca/home/student-residence/services-amenities/, then select

“ResNet Internet Information”.

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General Info

Important: If you will be arriving later than our official move-in day (or later than your stated faculty date),

notify the Chestnut Residence Office by email: chestnut.residence@utoronto.ca.

If you do not check-in by midnight, Sunday, September 9, 2018, the room reservation and licence

are automatically forfeited and cancelled, and the University may license the Room to another

resident forthwith, without notice to the Resident as per your Occupancy Agreement:

https://www.chestnut.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2018-19-Occupancy-

Agreement.pdf

Meal plans will begin at 5:00 PM on Sunday, September 2nd, 2018.

You may want to bring a water bottle with you on your move-in day, to help you remain hydrated. The tap water in your rooms is clean and safe to drink.

Overnight guests will not be allowed from Sunday, September 2nd to Sunday, September

9th 2018.

Move-In Day Parking

Chestnut Residence has an underground parking garage - parking will be free for those moving in

on September 2nd and September 3rd until 4:30pm with a parking pass that will be given when you pull in. A limited number of spaces are available.

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Parent Information Sessions

Sunday, September 2nd

There will be two optional information sessions for parents/guardians during the day in the Chestnut Ballroom on the 2nd Floor at 11am and 3pm. Information about student life at

Chestnut Residence, the Residence Community Standards, supports systems in place for

residents, and how we keep residents safe will be presented.

Chestnut Orientation

The Chestnut Residence Council (CRC), the elected student government in the residence, and the Residence Life Office (RLO) organize orientation activities for students that complement the

College and Faculty activities, so you can participate in both. Some activities are free, while

others may require an additional cost. The most up-to-date scheduled can be found on our

website: https://www.chestnut.utoronto.ca/home/student-residence/move-in/

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Exploring Downtown Toronto

Directions to Chestnut Residence

By Car

From the East:

Follow the 401 W onto the 401 Express. Take the 404/ Don Valley Parkway exit toward Downtown. Merge onto the

Don Valley Pkwy south. Take the exit toward Richmond Street Downtown. On Richmond, turn right onto University

Ave. Turn right onto Armoury St., then left onto Chestnut Street. Chestnut Residence will be on the right.

From the West:

Follow the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) to the Gardner Expressway. Take the Bay Street/ York Street exit toward

Yonge Street. Keep right and follow the signs for York Street North. Merge onto York St. York St. will become

University Ave. Turn right onto Armoury Street, then left onto Chestnut Street. Chestnut Residence will be on the

right.

By Train

If travelling to Chestnut Residence via Train or GO Bus, your final destination will be Union Station.

TTC (Toronto Transit Commission): Take subway from Union Station northbound to St. Patrick Station

(University Line of Subway). Exit the station on the south east side. Head east along Dundas Street. Turn

right onto Chestnut Street. Chestnut Residence will be on the left. (Approx. 10 mins. travelling time).

Taxi Cab: Taxis are in abundance around Union Station. The ride from Union Station to Chestnut

Residence is approx. 6 mins.

By Bus

If you are travelling to Toronto via coach bus, the Toronto Coach Terminal is located less than a 5 minute walk. Exit

the Arrivals terminal on the West side which is Chestnut Street. Walk South, past Dundas Street; Chestnut Residence

will be on the left at the end of Chestnut Street.

By Air

There are three ways to get to Chestnut Residence from Pearson Airport all of which take about 30 minutes or more:

Union Pearson Express (UP): The Union Pearson Express travels directly between Pearson Airport and

Union Station for a quick ride, at a more premium transit fee. https://www.upexpress.com/

TTC (Toronto Transit Commission): Take the 192 Rocket Express Bus to Kipling Station, take the subway East

to St. George Station and transfer South on the University Line to St Patrick Station. Exit the station on the

South East side. Head East along Dundas Street. Turn right onto Chestnut Street. Chestnut Residence will

be on the left.

Airport Limousines: Black sedans that look like taxi cabs. You can negotiate a flat rate with most.

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Exploring U of T’s St. George Campus For more information, check out the U of T interactive map at: http://map.utoronto.ca/

Chestnut is a quick 15-20 minute walk to campus but commute times will vary with weather and

where a student’s classes are.

Many Chestnut students invest in a bicycle for faster travel. We do not recommend expensive

bikes as bike theft on campus and in Toronto is very common. It is also suggested that students

use at least 2 locks (at least one being a U-lock) to protect their bike.

There are two bicycle storage rooms at Chestnut. All bikes must be registered with Front Desk

and your key card will be reprogrammed to have access to the storage room.

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Neighbourhood Shopping Map For a more detailed map, check out the following link: http://tinyurl.com/yonge-dundas-shops

Home & Hardware

Canadian Tire (65 Dundas St. W.)

Marshall’s (382 Yonge St.)

Bed, Bath & Beyond (382 Yonge St.)

The Bay(220 Yonge St. (Eaton Centre))

Winners (444 Yonge St.)

Pharmacies

Shopper’s Drug Mart (220 Yonge St. (Eaton

Centre)

Rexall (250 University Ave.)

Office Supplies

• Staples (375 University Ave.)

• Dollarama (777 Bay St.)

Groceries

Longo’s (111 Elizabeth St.)

Metro (444 Yonge St.)

Sobey’s (777 Bay St)

Kitchen Table (595 Bay St.)

Technology

Best Buy (65 Dundas St. W.)

The Source (220 Yonge St. (Eaton Centre)

Shopping Malls

Eaton Centre (220 Yonge St.)

Atrium on Bay (595 Bay St)

College Park (444 Yonge St)

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For More Information:

http://www.chestnut.utoronto.ca/

We hope everyone has a safe trip and we can’t wait for

you to start your year at Chestnut Residence!

Chestnut Residence | University of Toronto

89 Chestnut Street |Toronto ON M5G 1R1

Front Desk: 416.977.0707 |Residence Office: 416.585.3160

Email: chestnut.residence@utoronto.ca| Website: chestnut.utoronto.ca